the federal mediation service in the barack obama administration is there. we are outside of the negotiations, brian any movement yet? >> reporter: it seems like they just finished their dinner break. they are waiting to hear from the union reps, that is the latest we know, the latest give and take in these tire some talks. let's take another look, a peek inside of the discussions with the exclusive pictures. they were both face-to-face for awhile. local politics stopping by. all hands on deck, really, because we are running out of time. 11:25 p.m. and commuters wondering how they are going to get to work in the morning. here are the latest statements from both sides. >> we just have face-to-face meetings with them. we are waiting for them to, you know, see what questions and comments they have and if they have questions and comments we will talk to them some more. >> no question that if the district is willing to come to a compromise then we will reach an agreement. >> reporter: there you have it. i asked the reps if the president's negotiator is helping. h